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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health research team awarded $3.3 million to research how the body’s lymphatic system affects disease
A team of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health investigators has received a $3.3 million federal award to fund an innovative program that may shed significant light in identifying the role dysfunction in the lymphatic system plays in a wide range of diseases.
February 9, 2026Awards and Honors, Research and Innovation

Public health is in the air
Born and raised in Tallahassee, Fla., David Krause’s journey to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health has been shaped by military service, scientific curiosity and a career-long focus on protecting people from hazards they often can’t see.
February 6, 2026Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ pair recognized for fight against infectious disease
Two University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.
February 5, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Sten Vermund

Turning an internship into a career
For Danielle DeNofrio, public health became a calling while discovering how health extends far beyond the walls of a clinic, which was a realization that ultimately led her to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health (COPH), and her first professional job in public health at the Global Virus Network (GVN), with international headquarters at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.
January 27, 2026Alumni and Development, Epidemiology

Public health professor Dina Martinez Tyson leads ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Honors students on service trip to the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has become a special place for many University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Judy Genshaft Honors College faculty, staff and students. The service-learning trip has run for more than a decade and has impacted the lives of hundreds of students who have provided hands-on health care support and education to communities across the country.
January 27, 2026Student Life

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researcher outlines improvements in birth defects registries
A child born with a serious birth defect can face challenges throughout life, and a University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researcher wants to employ better methods to track trends and identify health issues before they become life threatening.
January 26, 2026Research and Innovation

Nolan Kimball concludes her COPH career, opens a new chapter
Nolan Kimball recently retired from the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health (COPH), marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family’s long affiliation with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.
January 26, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

COPH welcomes new leaders and staff for start of academic year
As the spring semester begins, the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health (COPH) is welcoming new leadership and faculty and staff whose expertise will support teaching, research and service across the college and the state.
January 26, 2026College News

Label It or Risk It: Why Hazard Communication Matters
This article highlights the critical importance of proper chemical labeling in preventing injuries and ensuring compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard.
January 22, 2026ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ SafetyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Building a Strong Safety Culture: More Than Compliance
A strong safety culture goes beyond compliance, emphasizing trust, personal accountability, and proactive training so employees understand their risks, take ownership of safe practices, and stay protected long after oversight leaves the room.
January 22, 2026ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ SafetyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Health & Safety Management Systems as a Strategic Necessity
This article explains why a robust Health & Safety Management System has become a strategic necessity amid reduced regulatory oversight, highlighting how proactive internal safety practices protect workers, strengthen operations, and build organizational resilience.
January 22, 2026ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ SafetyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Janelle Hanson named ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Outstanding Staff Award winner, selected as ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Staff Member of the Year
Janelle Hanson, an administrative specialist in the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health (COPH), has been named a 2025 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Outstanding Staff Award recipient and selected as the university’s overall Staff Member of the Year.
January 22, 2026Awards and Honors